scholarly journals Usage of indigenous production and preservation practices by maize farmers in Ugbokolo, Benue State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 052-058
Author(s):  
Mary Ojotule Agada ◽  
Victor Akwu Otene ◽  
Sunday Ogwuche Adikwu
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Indigenous Production ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Production Practices ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Maize Cobs ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study assessed the usage of indigenous knowledge in the production and preservation of maize by farmers in Ugbokolo, Benue State, Nigeria. Maize farmers formed the population of the study, of which a sample of 148 respondents were selected. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that 61.3% of the respondents were male, the mean age was 51.02 years, 47.3% possessed primary education, the mean household size was 7 persons, mean farm size was 2.79 Ha, and the mean output was 7.241 bags (100kg bags). The most used indigenous production practices were early planting of maize (87.9%) and intercropping of maize (83.1%), while the most used preservation practices were sun-drying of maize cobs (79.9%) and storage of maize in sacks (69.6%). The major reasons for using indigenous knowledge were accessibility (71.3%), sustainability (66.7%) and affordability (64.0%). The major constraints to use of indigenous production and preservation practices in maize was lack of documentation of IK in maize (x ̅ = 1.93). Based on these findings, it was recommended that improved storage be introduced to the farmers, while IK is documented for the use of future generations.

scholarly journals An assessment of goat production practices in jigawa-state

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-128
Author(s):  
O. A. Ojo ◽  
W. Buba
Keyword(s):  
Informal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Initial Capital ◽  
Major Constraint ◽  
Production Practices ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study evaluated the socio-economic characteristics of goat farmers, their production practices and constraints to production in Jigawa State. Respondents for the study were selected using a two-stage sampling technique. Primary data were collected with the aid of well-structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that the majority (73.7%) of the producers are males and most (32.4%) were within the age bracket of 26-35 years, many (39.1%) of them had household sizes of (1-5) and majority of the respondents (53.1%) had informal education. Also, the results revealed that the major constraint to goat production in the study location was lack of initial capital (43.0%), followed by disease and parasites (30.7%), then theft and predators (12.8%). This study recommends that goat farmers should come together and form cooperatives; thereby they could have access to soft loans hence improving production, in terms of medication and capital for investment and expansion.

scholarly journals Determinants of Profitability of Bushmeat Marketing in Oluyole Local Government, Oyo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 719-722
Author(s):  
K.T. Layade ◽  
A.A. Layade ◽  
Y.T. Owoeye ◽  
O.A. Adenika ◽  
O.T. Oyediji
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Marketing Efficiency ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

: The study was carried out to find out the determinants of profitability in bushmeat marketing in Oluyole Government, Oyo state, Nigeria. Primary data were obtained through the use of thirty structured questionnaire administered to bushmeat marketers using a random sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, market efficiency and regression analysis. The results showed that all the respondents were female (100%) and married (84%). The mean age of the respondents was 48.0±7.0 years, 83.3% had formal education with average year of experience of 24.0 ±8.0 years in bushmeat marketing. Profitability analysis revealed that bushmeat marketing is profitable venture with an average market margins of N25,309.00 and N6,433.33 per week for fresh and smoked bushmeat respectively. The marketing efficiency was greater than unity (ME>1). Regression analysis result indicated a significant relationship between year of education, marital status, membership of association and the marketing margin (p<0.01). The study thus recommends a policy that will regulate marketing of bushmeat to further enhance its efficiency in the study area.

Economic analysis of improved variety of groundnut production in north-western Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-111
Author(s):  
A.O. Ojedokun
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
North Western ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This research was conducted to analyse the economics of improved  groundnut seeds’ production in North-Western, Nigeria. A multi-stage  sampling technique was employed for this study. Data were collected from 125 producers of improved variety of groundnut seeds in Bunkure Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State using well-structured questionnaire. The data collected were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The descriptive statistics result revealed that respondents were active, mostly males and that they were mostly literate. The result revealed that the marketing of improved variety of groundnut seeds was efficient and that the enterprise was considered viable. Age, household size, farm size and access to credit were the factors that influenced the net marketing margin to producers of improved groundnut seeds. The study recommends that adequate credit facilities should be made available and improved variety of groundnut seeds should be subsidized so that producers can be motivated to use and adopt them.

scholarly journals Assessment of adoption potential for smallholder conservation agriculture in Pandamatenga vertisols of northern Botswana

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 001-010
Author(s):  
Kapweke Kandondi ◽  
Davis Samzala Marumo ◽  
Benedict Kayombo ◽  
Thembeka Mpuisang
Keyword(s):  
Conservation Agriculture ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Small Scale Farmers ◽  
High Level ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The adoption of conservation agriculture among small-scale farmers is still low despite the proven economic and environmental benefits of the technology. This study was conducted at Pandamatenga of Chobe District in northern Botswana. The main aim of the study was to determine the factors that influence the adoption of Conservation Agriculture (CA) in the study area. A structured questionnaire was used for the collection of the socio- economic and demographic characteristics of the sampled smallholder rainfed farmers. The socio - economic characteristics of the smallholder rainfed farmers included land holding size (ha), labour availability, livestock possession, education level, and farming experience. Demographic characteristics considered in the study included smallholder rainfed farmers’ age, marital status, gender, and average number of family members in the household. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and the logistic regression model. The results have shown that gender and farm size had a significant influence on smallholder rainfed farmers’ decision to adopt CA technologies in Pandamatenga. Smallholder rainfed farmers had a positive perception and a high level of acceptance of CA technologies that were tried in their area.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF VARIETY PREFERENCE AMONG TOMATO FARMERS IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 185 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-41
Author(s):  
Adebola ADEGBOYE ◽  
Kemi OMOTESHO ◽  
Adeniyi AKINRINDE
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
The North ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Variety Preference

Despite the great potential for the production of tomatoes in southwest Nigeria, the region still depends largely on the north for the supply of tomatoes. This is in spite of the introduction of varieties that adapt well to different environmental conditions. The study examined the knowledge level on tomato varieties, assessed the importance and satisfaction attached to each varietal attribute and identified the most preferred cultivar. Purposive and random sampling techniques produced 205 respondents on whom an interview schedule was administered. Descriptive statistics and Pearson's Product Moment Correlation were used to analyze the data. The majority of the respondents were males with a formal education, according to the study's findings. The mean age, years of farming experience, farm sizes and number of extension contacts were 47 years, 17 years, 3.24 acres and three times, respectively. The farmers’ most preferred tomato varieties were Plum (Roma VF) and Grape. The result also shows that attributes that increase the yield and income of the farmers were accorded higher priority. The result further revealed that, at p<0.05, the number of years spent in school, number of extension contacts, farm size, years of experience in tomato farming, years of membership in tomato farmers’ associations and annual income had significant relationships with the farmers’ variety preference. The study concluded that the most preferred tomato varieties in Oyo State, Nigeria, were Plum and Grape. It is therefore recommended that plant breeders and other researchers involved in tomato growing should work to enhance the least preferred varieties. Also, tomato breeders should take note of the varietal attributes that farmers considered most important for their production.

scholarly journals Assessment of maize farmers’ awareness and effectiveness of indigenous production and preservation practices in Ugbokolo, Benue State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 307-313
Author(s):  
Mary Ojotule Agada ◽  
Victor Akwu Otene ◽  
Sunday Ogwuche Adikwu
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Early Planting ◽  
Production Practice ◽  
Indigenous Production ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Questionnaire Research ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study assessed maize farmers’ awareness and effectiveness of indigenous production and preservation in Ugbokolo, Benue State, Nigeria. A sample of 148 maize farmers were selected. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Research findings revealed that most farmers were aware of intercropping (92.7%) and proper drying before storage (95.3%). The most effective indigenous production practice was early planting ( = 2.64), while the most effective preservation practice was proper drying before storage ( = 2.64). The main source of indigenous knowledge was from parents (89.3%). Based on these findings, it was recommended that other production and preservation practices be introduced to the farmers to broaden their knowledge, and technology for drying of maize be provided to the farmers

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OFINDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE ON CONTROL PRACTICES OF SHEEP AND GOAT DISEASES AND PEST AMONG FARMERS IN IKOLE EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA

AGROFOR ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunday Idowu OGUNJIMI ◽  
Oluwabunmi Hope OLU-AJAYI ◽  
Olajumoke Olanrewaju ALABI ◽  
Chinewe Mariam EGBUNONU
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Knowledge Practices ◽  
Inadequate Information ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

The study attempts to investigate the level of access, use and effectiveness of indigenous knowledge practices in controlling diseases and pests in sheep and goats among goat and sheep farmers in Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Data were gathered through interviews scheduled on 90 goat and sheep farmers. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics tools of frequencies, percentages and means to describe parameters such as age, sex, household size, educational qualification, and farm size. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to determine the relationship between the dependent variable and independent variables. The results revealed that the mean age of the respondents was 58 years and 63.3% of the goat and sheep farmers were females. The farmers in the study area had low contact with extension workers. The main sources of information were family members, friends and neighbours, and radio. Using sandpaper leaf for mange infection and palm oil for bloat was ranked highly effective. The constraint with the highest percentage was inadequate information of the technique used. Based on the result of the Pearson correlation, accessibility had a positive and significant relationship with effective usage of indigenous knowledge practices. Sequel to the findings of the study, it was recommended that agricultural extension services in Ekiti State should make extension agents available in rural areas to educate the farmers on various indigenous knowledge practices.

Economic analysis of dry season vegetable production in Ogun State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 427-441
Author(s):  
Olayinka A. Adeagbo ◽  
Oluwabunmi O. Adejumo
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
The Mean

PurposeThe study was conducted to investigate the economics of dry season vegetable production in Ogun state, Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachDescriptive statistics, budgetary technique and regression analysis model were used to analyze the data collected from 120 respondents using multistage sampling technique.FindingsDescriptive statistics showed that while the mean age of the farmers was 62.1 ± 38.78, the mean farming experience was 17.3 ± 12.84. Majority (56.7%) of the respondents were uneducated. Vegetable enterprise in the area was male-dominant. The result of budgetary analysis revealed that the average net and total income were ₦ 55,405.29 and ₦ 131,514, respectively. While the average total variable cost was ₦ 64,767.29, average total cost was ₦ 76,108.70. Benefit cost ratio and rate of returns were 1.73 and 0.73, respectively. The regression analysis revealed that revenue from vegetable production in the study area was influenced by farm size, seed quantity, farming experience, quantity of labor and fertilizer used.Research limitations/implicationsIt is therefore imperative for policymakers to encourage dry season vegetable farming as a viable enterprise option for the unemployed and upcoming entrepreneurs. Meanwhile, the government should design and implement policies that would improve access to land, labor, quality seed, water and fertilizers.Originality/valueThe study adds to the growing body of literature on inherent prospects for labor and entrepreneurs as regards the opportunities latent in dry season farming activities.

scholarly journals Effect of Marketing Intermediaries on Pricing of Onions in Benue State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-141
Author(s):  
Ali Ocholi ◽  
V. N. Ayilla ◽  
Monica Udeh
Keyword(s):  
Gini Coefficient ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Economies Of Scale ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Average Income ◽  
Marketing Efficiency ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study examined the effect of marketing intermediaries on onion prices in Benue state, Nigeria. A multistage sampling method was employed to select 150 onion sellers in the study area. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to respondents. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, marketing efficiency and Gini coefficient. The study revealed that the majority (66.7%) of the respondents were female, 46.7% were married with an average age of 38 and an average income of ₦96684.00. The result also showed e marketing efficiency of 5.19 indicating that the product was efficient in the study area and Gini coefficient of 0.29 indicating that onion marketing is perfectly competitive. Transportation and storage facilities constituted the greatest challenge faced by onion sellers in the study area. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that the sellers should form cooperatives to promote bulk purchase which will, in turn, reduce transportation charges as well as enable them to achieve the benefits from economies of scale.

scholarly journals Awareness, handling and storage factors associated with aflatoxin contamination in spices marketed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
S.S. Fundikira ◽  
S. De Saeger ◽  
M.E. Kimanya ◽  
J.K. Mugula
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Storage Time ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Aflatoxin Contamination ◽  
Aflatoxin Level ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

A structured questionnaire was used to collect information of awareness, knowledge and practices associated with aflatoxin contamination in spices from 30 retailers in Dar es Salaam. Aflatoxin contamination in spices was analysed using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with fluorescence detection using post column derivatization. Data were statistically analysed to assess factors associated with aflatoxin contamination in the study community. 58% of the spice samples were contaminated and the mean of total aflatoxin level in ginger, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom was 2.67, 2.88, 2.79 and 2.26 μg/kg, respectively. Significant majorities (96.7%) of the respondents were not aware of aflatoxin contamination of spices during storage and its effect on health. Farmers as source where spices were procured and storage time of more than 14 days showed significant association with aflatoxin contamination with odds ratio (OR) = 0.178, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.061-0.525, P=0.002 and OR=3.608, 95% CI=1.099-11.845, P=0.034, respectively. This is the first report of aflatoxin contamination in spices consumed in Tanzania. The levels of contamination are high and associated spices that was procured from farmers and long storage time. This calls for urgent raising of awareness and knowledge on good management practices for prevention of aflatoxin contamination of spices in Tanzania.

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